Walk in interview on 27th January 2018

A walk-in interview will be held for one temporary position of Research Associate in a Consultancy project funded by Ajay Biotech India (Ltd) project on Dissemination of entomopathogenic nematode based Galleria cadaver technology for the management of insect pests in grape vineyards of Maharashtra and tea gardens in West Bengal and Assam (Project Code: 76-150; Tg 1580).

Candidates interested in research and development with the qualifications specified below may report for interview at 9:30 A.M. on 27th January 2018 (Saturday) in Conference Room, Division of Nematology Third Floor, LBS Building IARI, Pusa campus, New Delhi 110012.

Staff	Fellowship/ month salary	Eligibility	Duties
Research Associate (One position)	Rs. 40,000 + 30% HRA per month	PhD Nematology / Microbiology/ Entomology preferably with experience in entomopathogenic nematodes OR M.Sc. Nematology/ Microbiology//Entomology with 2 years of experience in handling EPN and minimum two publications in peer reviewed journals.	Soil sampling; isolation, characterization of EPN and insect non-symbionts; insect rearing and culturing of bacterial non-symbionts; lethal dose bioassays; analysis of post-application establishment of EPN in fields; compatibility assays of EPN with conventional pesticides and beneficial organisms

Age limit: Maximum 40 years for men. For women/SC/ST/OBC, an age relaxation of 5 years will be given as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules.

Candidate should report by 9:30 AM on 27-01-2018 for verification of Certificates (must bring original certificates). Candidates reporting after 10.30AM for verification of Certificates will not be considered for interview. No objection Certificate from the current employer is required, if working.

Biodata as per the format given in Annexure 1 should be submitted along with attested copies of 10th, 12th, Under-graduation, post-graduation, Ph.D. and NET/GATE and other certificates required. Affix an attested recent passport size photograph in the Biodata. The biodata should contain Academic qualifications starting from 10th Standard to the maximum qualification with % marks obtained, distinction/medal if any. This is required for calculation of academic score. If the candidates do not fill the marks and relevant attested certificates, the academic score will not be awarded.

Candidate should submit office orders for research experience, in addition to the certificate from the PIs.

Candidate should bring project work report/thesis, testimonials/experience certificates, published research papers, etc. to support their claim on experience.

The above posts are purely temporary and will be filled on contractual basis for an initial period of One year. The tenure may be extended based on the satisfactory performance of the incumbent. There is no provision of re-engagement after termination of scheme. Selected candidate shall not claim for regular appointment at this institute as the fellowship is co-terminus with respective scheme.

If the performance of any RA is non-satisfactory, he/she will be terminated from the post with one month notice.

TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Annexure 1

Application Form

Post Applied for:

1. Name:

2. Fathers Name:

3. Date of Birth:

4. Marital Status:

5. Address for correspondence:

6. E-mail:

7. Contact telephone/Mobile No.:

8. Educational Qualifications:

S No	Degree/ Certificate	Board/University	Subject	Year	Marks %/OGPA
1	Ph.D
2	MSc.
3	BSc.
4	XII
5	X

9. Research experience (Number of years & brief description of the research projects; Enclose relevant office orders & certificates):

10. Publications: Complete citation of the publications should be given

11. Name & contact information of two Referees:

12. Any other relevant information:

I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true.

Signature of Applicant

Important note:

1. Incomplete application will be rejected

2. Please attached attested copies of the mark- sheet and certificates in support of your qualification, age and research experience

3. Application should be neatly typed on separate white paper following the above application format